"Error 2: Failed to perform action" While Installing LabVIEW FPGA Module

Updated Dec 16, 2025

Reported In

Software

  • LabVIEW 2017 FPGA Module

Operating System

  • Windows

Issue Details

When I try to install LabVIEW FPGA module on my system, the installation fails with the following error message:

Solution

This problem mostly occurs due to bad or corrupted software. Follow these steps to rectify the error:

1) If you're installing the software from a DVD, try the web based installer. Refer to the Related Links section for the download link.
2) If the error persists, uninstall or repair LabVIEW. Refer to the following article to perform the same - 
    Uninstall or Repair National Instruments Software or Drivers in Windows
3) Force Reinstall LabVIEW. More information on this can be found below: 
    Force Reinstall Non-Working or Corrupt NI Software
4) If you’re experiencing persistent issues or conflicts with other LabVIEW versions, consider installing LabVIEW 2018 on a virtual machine.